The purposeful application of information in the design , production ,
and utilization of goods and services , and in the organization of human
activities.
Technology is generally divided into five categories:
1. Tangible : blueprints , models, operating manuals , prototypes.
2. Intangible : consultancy, problem-solving , and training methods .
3. High : entirely or almost entirely automated and intelligent
technology that manipulates ever finer matter and ever powerful
forces .
4. Intermediate: semiautomated partially intelligent technology that
manipulates refined matter and medium level forces.
5. Low : labor-intensive technology that manipulates only coarse or
gross matter and weaker forces.